{"id":2247006,"date":"2026-01-23T13:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2247006"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:01:28","slug":"new-luke-model-jason-richardson-cutlass-and-the-brands-first-ever-baritone-debut-at-namm-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-luke-model-jason-richardson-cutlass-and-the-brands-first-ever-baritone-debut-at-namm-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Luke model, Jason Richardson Cutlass and the brand’s first-ever baritone debut at NAMM 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Sterling by Music Man<\/a>. This year\u2019s NAMM Show sees the brand debuting a host of new instruments, with new additions across the Luke<\/a>, StingRay and Cutlass<\/a> lines \u2013 we\u2019re talking new artist models, short-scale alternatives, and it\u2019s even time to say hello to the brand\u2019s first baritone guitar.<\/p>\n

The StingRay line is getting the most love this year, with the StingRay Baritone coming as the brand\u2019s boldest move yet. It comes as Sterling\u2019s first baritone axe, boasting a 27.5\u2033 scale, 24 frets, and B-standard tuning in a striking shade of Toluca Lake Blue.<\/p>\n

The fresh StringRay Baritone also comes with a roasted maple neck, locking tuners and an HH pickup to round things off. It\u2019ll cost you $849.99.<\/p>\n

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A smaller take on the StingRay has also been unveiled for bassists, with the lightweight StingRay Short Scale bass coming in at 30\u201d scale. It\u2019s a great option for anyone who can\u2019t quite hack a full-scale StingRay without compromising on power, kitted out with passive electronics paired with a neodymium humbucker to maintain that strong punch.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a push-push volume boost and 3-way switch to help fine-tune your sound and adjust to your desired tonal character. The bass comes in Charging Green and sits at $749.99.<\/p>\n

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In terms of the Cutlass, the line gains two new additions this year. Both are pretty aesthetic-centric addition to the line, with the Cutlass Plus now available in Cashmere and Showtime \u2013 two new Ernie Ball Music Man signature styles. They\u2019ll be available for $699.99.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also a brand new finish for All That Remains\u2019 Jason Richardson<\/a> Artist Series Cutlass. The 7-string guitars serves as a must for metalheads, \u201cdesigned to meet the technical demands\u201d of the skilled axeman, focusing on a \u201chyper-ergonomic\u201d feel to ensure even the fattest djenty chugs can be played with ease. That guitat is now available in Kokiri Forest green \u2013 and it\u2019s also expanding to offer 6-string variants. A standard 7-string is priced at $999.99, with a 6-string option costing a slightly lower $949.99.<\/p>\n

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The Luke line is also earning a new addition, with its namesake, Toto<\/a>\u2019s Steve Lukather<\/a>, working with Sterling to release the new Luke HSS. Yet again, the Luke HSS wears the iconic V neck profile and familiar Luke shape, but its also got a new HSS pickup alongside its 5-way selector, vintage tremolo and 12dB push-push volume boost. Available in Heritage Cherry Burst and Yucatan Blue, the Luke HSS is $849.99.<\/p>\n

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NAMM attendees also have the privilege of acquainting themselves with some unreleased guitars. While all of the aforementioned gear can be pre-ordered now, there\u2019s two very special StingRay guitars at the event which wont be available until later in the year.<\/p>\n

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The first sneak peak on show at NAMM is the second edition of Cory Wong<\/a>\u2019s Artist Series Sting Ray. The StingRay II features locking tuners, an enlarged headstock and an oval-shaped pickguard reminiscent of the typical StingRay bass. That\u2019s set to cost $749.99.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a SUB Series StingRay on show, which adds even more versatility to the SUB Series bass line. There\u2019s a push-push volume boost to give that extra kick, alongside a 3-way switch to flick between parallel, and single-coil pickup configurations in an instant. The bass boasts a matching headstock and block inlays, resulting in a truly bold bit of kit. The SUB Series StingRay will be available in 4- and 5-string configurations, as well as coming in Seafoam Green or Vintage Sunburst finishes. \u2013 coming in 2026. The 4-string option will sit at $499.99, while the 5-string will be $549.99.<\/p>\n

Except for the StingRay II and SUB Series StingRay, these new guitars can all be pre-ordered now. Head to Sterling By Music Man<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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